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Service and adjustments, Tine operation check (see fig. 19) – McCulloch MHDF800 User Manual

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Fig. 18

NARROW TILLING/CULTIVATING - 12-3/4" PATH

(See Fig. 18)

• Remove outer tines.

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INNER TINES ONLY

NOTE: When reassembling outer tines, be sure right tine

assembly (marked “R”) and left tine assembly (marked “L”)

are mounted to correct side of tine shaft.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TINE OPERATION CHECK (See Fig. 19)

WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire

from spark plug to prevent starting while

checking tine operation.

For proper tine operation, forward tine control lever must be

against control body and all slack removed from inner wire of

control cable when control is in the “OFF” (up) position.

If lever and cable are loose, loosen cable clip at lower end of

cable. Pull up on cable to remove slack, without extending

spring on end of cable, and retighten cable clip.
FINAL CHECK “OFF” POSITION
• With tine control “OFF” (up), push down on handle to

raise tines off the ground.

• Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines.

Tines should not rotate.

• If tines rotate, inner wire of control cable is too tight

which is extending lower spring and engaging tines.

Loosen cable clip and push down on cable only enough

to relieve spring tension. Tighten cable clip.

• Recheck in “OFF” position and adjust if necessary.
FINAL CHECK “ON” POSITION

With tine control “ON” (held down to handle) push down

on handle to raise tines off the ground.

• Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines.

Tines should rotate forward.

• If tines do not rotate, inner wire of control cable is too

loose. Loosen cable clip and pull cable up to remove

slack and retighten clip.

• Recheck in “ON” position and adjust if necessary.

NOTE: If “ON” position check required adjustment, re check

“OFF” position adjustment to insure tines do not rotate when

control is “OFF” (up).

Fig. 19

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FORWARD TINE

CONTROL IN “OFF”

(UP) POSITION

BODY

TINE CONTROL

“ON” POSITION

TINE

CON TROL

CABLE

CABLE

CLIP

TO REPLACE V-BELTS (See Figs. 21 and 22)

Replace V-belts if they have stretched considerably or if

they show cracks or frayed edges. There are two (2) V-belts

- forward (inside) and reverse (outside).
Belt guard must be removed to service belts. See “TO

REMOVE BELT GUARD” in this section of manual.
NOTE: Observe carefully routing of both belts and lo ca tion

of all belt guides before removing belts.

TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 20)

• Remove two (2) cap nuts and washers from side of

belt guard.

• Loosen (do not remove) tine shield nut on underside

of tine shield.

• Pull belt guard out and away from unit.

Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure. Be

sure slot in bottom of belt guard is under head of tine

shield bolt and all nuts are tightened securely.

Fig. 20

CAP NUTS

AND WASH ERS

BELT

GUARD

TINE

SHIELD

NUT